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Michael Ampuan MIS 304 11/12/09. Cyborg Beetle. What is a Cyborg Beetle?. Control the flight of a beetle Implanted with electronic components Components receive signals to command the insect. How does it work?. Electronic Components Microprocessor Radio receiver - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What is a Cyborg Beetle?
Control the flight of a beetle Implanted with electronic
components Components receive signals to
command the insect
How does it work?
Electronic Components Microprocessor Radio receiver Battery attached to a
custom-printed circuit board
Electrodes implanted into insects optic lobes and muscles
How does it work?
Flight commands sent through a radio-frequency transmitter
Electrical pulses sent to the optic lobes and flight muscles control flighthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvWVQOWmHDM
Carrying the Weight
Rhinoceros Beetles can carry up to 3 grams.
Control pack weighs 1.3 grams▪ Remaining weight ideal for a GPS and a
microscopic camera.